| In Indian culture, Gold is given preference over the | | | | Jewelry designers are coming with new range of |
| silver when it comes to Jewelry. Gold being an | | | | Jewelry every now and then. Add to this, there is |
| expensive metal always, its use is limited to upper elite | | | | craze for white metal like white gold and platinum in |
| classes and royals only. Silver is relatively cheaper than | | | | West which makes it even more attractive. There are |
| gold and is available to common people. It has its own | | | | many Jewelry shops which are dedicated to this kind |
| charm and beauty. | | | | of jewelry. |
| In earlier times, silver was used in various ornaments | | | | There is wide range of silver ornaments; you can |
| like a belt and an armlet worn around arms, bracelets, | | | | choose from designer Jewelry to handcrafted |
| bangles, anklets and much more. Most of these items | | | | traditional Jewelry to branded one. It's getting hot |
| are still worn by women as part of customs in rural | | | | favorite among the common people because of its |
| India. Besides this, there are many items which are | | | | wide range of designs, affordability and durability. |
| made of silver like utensils, decorative and idols of God | | | | There is no shortage of designs. You can find |
| and Goddesses. Most poplar piece of it is anklet. | | | | necklaces, both for men and women, bracelets, |
| Anklet is worn by most of the women and girls. | | | | earrings, pendants, rings and stone studded ornament. |
| However, in urban India, silver Jewelry is worn to make | | | | Most of the Jewelry shops sell all these items. |
| a fashion statement rather than to follow customs. | | | | This can be worn daily or at any occasion. Silver has |
| With prices ever on increase, gold is getting out of | | | | its own unique white shine which can not be matched |
| reach of even middle class people. At the same time, | | | | by any other metal. Now days, people are admiring its |
| people are suffering from economic crisis looming | | | | oxidized look also. But, if you really like gold Jewelry but |
| world over. However, despite all these conditions, | | | | cannot afford it, you can go for silver Jewelry with |
| fashion can not be ignored. Instead of gold, women are | | | | gold polish. This option is for people who are fashion |
| getting attracted to cheaper Jewelry made of Silver. | | | | conscious but have limited budget. |